Attaching a New Volume to Your EC2 Instance

As your application scales, you may need additional storage. Here’s how you can easily attach a new volume to your EC2 instance:

Steps to Attach a New Volume

Step 1: Create a New Volume

Navigate to the EC2 Dashboard: Open the AW…


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Noor Fatima

As your application scales, you may need additional storage. Here’s how you can easily attach a new volume to your EC2 instance:

Steps to Attach a New Volume

Step 1: Create a New Volume

  • Navigate to the EC2 Dashboard: Open the AWS Management Console and go to the EC2 Dashboard.
  • Create Volume: In the left-hand menu, click on "Volumes" under "Elastic Block Store," then click "Create Volume."
  • Configure Volume: Choose the volume type, size, and availability zone (ensure it matches your instance's availability zone).

Step 2: Attach the Volume to Your Instance

  • Select Volume: In the Volumes list, select the volume you just created.
  • Attach Volume: Click "Actions" and then "Attach Volume."
  • Add Screenshot: Show the "Attach Volume" option in the Actions menu.
  • Choose Instance: Select the instance you want to attach the volume to from the list.
  • Device Name: Assign a device name (e.g., /dev/sdf).
  • Attach: Click "Attach Volume."

By following these steps, you'll successfully add a new volume to your EC2 instance, ready for further configuration.


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Noor Fatima


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